How far is Rock Springs, WY, from Abilene, TX?
The distance between Abilene (Abilene Regional Airport) and Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) is 818 miles / 1316 kilometers / 711 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Abilene (ABI) to Rock Springs (RKS) is 1049 miles / 1689 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 45 minutes.
Abilene Regional Airport – Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
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Distance from Abilene to Rock Springs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Abilene to Rock Springs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 817.635 miles
- 1315.855 kilometers
- 710.505 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 817.833 miles
- 1316.175 kilometers
- 710.677 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Abilene to Rock Springs?
The estimated flight time from Abilene Regional Airport to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is 2 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Abilene and Rock Springs?
Flight carbon footprint between Abilene Regional Airport (ABI) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS)
On average, flying from Abilene to Rock Springs generates about 136 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 136 kilograms equals 301 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Abilene to Rock Springs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Abilene Regional Airport (ABI) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS).
Airport information
| Origin | Abilene Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Abilene, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ABI |
| ICAO Code: | KABI |
| Coordinates: | 32°24′40″N, 99°40′54″W |
| Destination | Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rock Springs, WY |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RKS |
| ICAO Code: | KRKS |
| Coordinates: | 41°35′39″N, 109°3′54″W |